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The Art of Whatever

The Art of Whatever

By That's A Yes

The music and arts podcast dedicated to talk about anything related to the arts. Each episode, Marcelino and Tony take turns reporting and discussing on different topics.
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Ep. 17: A Little Thing

The Art of WhateverJul 07, 2020

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Ep. 43: Ink Blots

Ep. 43: Ink Blots

This week, Marcelino tells Tony about the Rorschach test.
Mar 13, 202435:33
 Ep. 42: Down Note

Ep. 42: Down Note

This week, Tony reports on manga artist, Junji Ito and "Uzumaki", as well as some other gory media.


Ending song: "All of My Friends Are Going to Hell" by Reverend Kristin Michael Hayter.

Feb 28, 202453:11
Ep. 41: Killing Two Birds With One Stone

Ep. 41: Killing Two Birds With One Stone

This week, Mars tells Tony the insane story of actor Choi Eun-hee and director Shin Sang-ok.

Feb 14, 202401:10:44
Ep 40: Nebraska

Ep 40: Nebraska

This week Tony talks about Bruce Springsteen's album "Nebraska", as well as some "murder ballads".


Ending song: "Nebraska" by Bruce Springsteen.


Nov 02, 202341:24
Ep. 39: Throwing Seven Cheeses At a Wall

Ep. 39: Throwing Seven Cheeses At a Wall

This week, Carlos takes over and reports on the first "rockstar" chef, Marco Pierre White and his accomplishments.
Jun 21, 202301:38:01
Ep. 38: Solid Drumming

Ep. 38: Solid Drumming

This week, Tony takes us back, and reports on the Altamont Concert of 1969.

Feb 22, 202357:05
Ep. 37: What Are You Craving?

Ep. 37: What Are You Craving?

This week, Marcelino and Carlos delve into the amazing life of contralto singer, Marian Anderson.

Feb 15, 202357:01
Ep. 36: Hot D

Ep. 36: Hot D

We are back, back, back again! The episode was previously recorded in October (yeah, it's been a while). This week Carlos talks about the history of lucha libre, a combination of sport and drama.

Feb 08, 202301:36:02
Ep. 35: Aggregators

Ep. 35: Aggregators

This week, Marcelino and Tony talk about Gustav Holst's "The Planets" and Art Spiegelman's graphic novel "Maus".

May 12, 202201:28:29
Ep. 34: Control Group

Ep. 34: Control Group

I know, it's been a while, but we're back!  This week, Tony reports on the life of Coco Chanel and Carlos gives his opinions on some popular songs and their covers.

Apr 07, 202201:45:47
Ep. 33: Call You When I Get to Nashville

Ep. 33: Call You When I Get to Nashville

This week, Marcelino and Carlos cover the life and disappearance of Jim Sullivan, and a quick history lesson on the cymbals and the Zildjian company.
Dec 30, 202152:16
Ep. 32: Slice of Life

Ep. 32: Slice of Life

We're back! This week, after an extended break, the guys talk and catch up.
Dec 23, 202101:38:06
Ep. 31: Man of the World

Ep. 31: Man of the World

This week, Tony and Marcelino cover the life of Rigo Tovar and The Grand Guignol Theater.

May 26, 202101:45:27
Ep. 30: The Umbrella Years

Ep. 30: The Umbrella Years

This week, Carlos and Tony report on composer John Williams and the inspirations to the music of "Star Wars", and the life of singer-songwriter, Townes Van Zandt.

Apr 22, 202101:56:13
Ep. 29: 'Til the End My Dear

Ep. 29: 'Til the End My Dear

This week, Carlos and Marcelino report on electronic music composer, Delia Derbyshire, and a retelling of the premiere of "The Rite of Spring".

Apr 06, 202101:46:60
Ep. 28: Marred Mars

Ep. 28: Marred Mars

We're back from an extended break! For this week, Tony and Marcelino report on the band Cream and Celia Cruz.

Mar 04, 202101:52:16
Ep. 27: Little Memo
Oct 31, 202001:08:48
Ep. 26: Seventy Stabs In

Ep. 26: Seventy Stabs In

This week, Carlos and Tony report on the Norwegian band, Mayhem and the Norwegian Black Metal murders, as well as five cursed paintings.
Oct 29, 202001:58:26
Ep. 25: The Show Must Go On

Ep. 25: The Show Must Go On

This week, Marcelino and Carlos talk about two cursed films; "The Omen" and "Rosemary's Baby".

Oct 21, 202002:00:25
Ep. 24: Urbany Legends

Ep. 24: Urbany Legends

On the first week of October, Tony and Marcelino delve into some urban legends; from killer songs to cryptid encounters.

Oct 06, 202001:21:30
Ep. 23: "Pacific Rim"
Sep 22, 202001:35:52
Ep. 22: Cold-Turkily

Ep. 22: Cold-Turkily

This week, Tony and Carlos report on John Frusciante and his career with the Red Hot Chili Peppers, and the inspiration for Deep Purple's "Smoke on the Water".

Sep 15, 202001:34:08
Ep. 21: Sugar

Ep. 21: Sugar

This week, the guys report on writer and comedian Scott Aukerman and choreographer and composer Victoria Santa Cruz.

Sep 08, 202001:43:52
Ep. 20: News Is News

Ep. 20: News Is News

This week, the guys report on the last emperor of Mexico, Maximilian I and singer-songwriter and guitarist, Peter Green.

Aug 25, 202001:26:15
Ep. 19: Six Degrees

Ep. 19: Six Degrees

This episode, the guys report on two interesting women; Musician and pedagogue, Nadia Boulanger and writer P. L. Travers.

Aug 18, 202001:28:53
Ep. 18: The Sound of America
Jul 14, 202001:17:34
Ep. 17: A Little Thing

Ep. 17: A Little Thing

This week, Mars and Tony report on the Gardner Museum Heist and blues singer-songwriter, Muddy Waters.

Jul 07, 202001:21:45
Ep. 16: Uber Person

Ep. 16: Uber Person

This week, the guys report on four protest songs, bassist James Jamerson, and the fabulous Marsha P. Johnson.

Jun 29, 202001:47:42
Ep. 15: Pregaming In the Tavern

Ep. 15: Pregaming In the Tavern

This week, Mars gives a report on Carl Orff's "Carmina Burana".

Jun 08, 202001:05:20
Ep. 14: The Ultimate Improv

Ep. 14: The Ultimate Improv

This week, we have a special guest. Hailing from the city of Boston (for now), it's Fernando Powers. For three years, Fernando has pursued an artistic life, drag being the biggest one. Then, reminisce on their university days and talk about their favorite musicals.
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Jun 02, 202001:47:32
Ep. 13: Elitism Everywhere

Ep. 13: Elitism Everywhere

This week, the guys cover the late Tony Allen, artist Minnie Evans and video game composer Nobuo Uematsu.

May 14, 202002:00:51
Ep. 12: With Like, the Classics

Ep. 12: With Like, the Classics

This week, Tony and Marcelino report on Nick Drake and F. Murray Abraham.

May 05, 202001:21:19
Ep. 11: Bad Press Is Good Press

Ep. 11: Bad Press Is Good Press

This week, the guys give their reports on the Fyre Festival, the "Paul is dead" conspiracies, and Lauren Lapkus.

Apr 27, 202001:49:14
Ep. 10: Eating My Vegetables

Ep. 10: Eating My Vegetables

This week, Carlos and Marcelino report on Frank Zappa and Lewis Carroll.

Apr 20, 202001:45:47
Ep. 9: Proper Technique
Apr 14, 202001:14:52
Ep. 8: Guys, It's the Curse

Ep. 8: Guys, It's the Curse

This week, the guys give their reports on Brian Wilson and "Pet Sounds", the curses of "Macbeth" and Arthur Miller's "Death of a Salesman".

Mar 30, 202001:42:56
Ep. 7: Cheesy Intros

Ep. 7: Cheesy Intros

This week, Carlos, Tony and Marcelino give their reports on the life of Duke Ellington, the Fender guitar company, and the inspiration of Mary Shelley's "Frankenstein".

Mar 16, 202002:02:05
Ep. 6: I'll Stick With Vinnie

Ep. 6: I'll Stick With Vinnie

This week, Marcelino and Tony cover "Manos: The Hands of Fate" and the Mona Lisa Heist.

Mar 09, 202001:11:08
Ep. 5: Minutia

Ep. 5: Minutia

This week, Carlos and Marcelino talk about Mexican composer Silvestre Revueltas and the former king of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Mar 02, 202001:31:58
Ep. 4: How Do You Spell Ouvre

Ep. 4: How Do You Spell Ouvre

This week, the guys talk about playwright Christopher Marlowe, the life and lore of Robert Johnson, and the "Mission Impossible” Theme.

Feb 24, 202001:24:41
Ep. 3: Something Productive

Ep. 3: Something Productive

This week, Carlos, Marcelino and Tony discuss the history behind Parental Advisory Stickers, Hildegard of Bingen, and the Electric Dylan Controversy. 

Feb 10, 202001:54:37
Ep. 2: Desert Gators

Ep. 2: Desert Gators

This week, Marcelino and Tony talk about the inspiration behind The Mars Volta's "De-loused In the Comatorium", and the story behind Fleetwood Mac's "Rumours".

Feb 03, 202001:12:49
Ep. 1: Inside Information

Ep. 1: Inside Information

This week, the guys talk about Olivier Messiaen and "Quartet for the End of Time", Neil Peart and his life, and Frédéric Chopin.

Jan 27, 202001:36:23